INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1.03 MI E of I-91 Jnct · Structure no. 01431
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,682 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 66,100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 67 years old, older than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 66,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,218 by 2035. The structure is 1,682 ft (512.7 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD carry?
About 66,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD?
The structure is 1,682 ft (512.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns INTERSTATE-291 over Connecticut Riv & Prv RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.